Implant
A tiny rod that works quietly under your skin, always on your side
Placed just under the skin of your upper arm, it releases progestin to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. Once it's in, you can forget about it. Less than 1 out of 100 can get pregnant using this method.
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- 👌 Set it and forget it—no daily routine
- 🌸 May lighten or stop periods completely
- ✅ Estrogen-free (good if you have or increased risk of blood clots)
- ⚡ Placement and removal require an in-clinic procedure
- ❌ Side effects can include acne, headaches, and mood changes
- 💡 Many choose to stop using it due to irregular or unpredictable periods
🩺 Procedure
A provider numbs a small spot on your arm and places the implant using a placement device. The procedure usually takes less than a minute. You'll have a small bandage and can go home right after. Please come to your visit with your questions and a summary of your medical history, including the date of your last period. This method will require numbing medication and a procedure. You may be asked to change into a medical gown. Please keep in mind that clinic registration and visit processes vary by location.
📅 First Weeks
Mild soreness or bruising near the spot is normal for a few days. Most people forget it's there after a week. Some acne, headaches, or mood changes can happen early on.
🩸 Periods
Some experience lighter periods, others random spotting, prolonged bleeding, or no period at all.
❌ Removal
When you're ready, a provider can take it out. Removal is often slower and more uncomfortable than placement. Fertility returns immediately after removal.
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